British Movies, Bakery Mirage

Something about Swainsboro puts me in the mood to watch British movies. Well, scratch that. I might not be in the mood to watch British films, but it is films from Brittania that we end up seeing. And I have enjoyed every single one of them. The last time I was up here, we watched Billy Elliot, The Calcium Kid, and Millions. Please give me a well-written story with some good lines and a lot of heart. Tonight's fare of Run, Fatboy Run continued in that tradition.

It's basically about a fat guy who has just been let back into his son's life after he left his pregnant wife at the altar about eight years ago. The ex-fiance is now dating a new guy from the financial district who runs marathons. To prove to his ex-fiance, his friends, and his son that he isn't a loser and that he is just as good as the new guy, he vows to run in and complete the Nike marathon that is going to take place in three weeks.

Favorite quotes:
"I thought I'd rather ruin one day for you than the rest of your life."
"I have a rash...in my scrotal area."
"I know you're not going to fall back in love with me. But I'd settle for your respect. I'd settle for you smiling when you think about the time we had together instead of thing that it was a waste of time."

I think I saw that Michael Ian Black wrote it and David Schwimmer directed it. Will have to check in on that to make sure, though.

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Yesterday, I bought a crapload of things at the bakery graveyard for things that are past their expiration date at the Wal-Mart. Love it and it's 40% off. Today, Mandy and I went back and there was no bakery graveyard. Damn mirage of deliciousness.